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Black Maria Film and Video Festival

Since 1981, The Black Maria Film + Video Festival seeks diverse, expressive, and passionate short films and videos by independent makers. The Festival is named after Thomas Edison’s motion picture studio, and is known for its support of spirited, cutting edge, and otherwise singular film and video. The Black Maria is committed to works that explore the potential of the medium to illuminate, provoke, enrich, and engage viewers.
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25th edition
2006 | 3 February

Awards

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Selected short films

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Edition details

Jury's Choice Award

Elephant Boy

United Kingdom | 2005 | 26:00
Director: Rene Mohandas
Image from Elephant Boy
 
3

Jury's Choice Award

Lot 63, Grave C

United States | 2006 | 10:00
Director: Sam Green
 
3

Jury's Choice Award

Phantom Limb

United States | 2006 | 28:00
Director: Jay Rosenblatt
 
2

Director's Choice Award

The Mantis Parable

United States | Feb 2005 | 8:00
Director: Josh Staub
Image from The Mantis Parable
 
15

Director's Choice Award

Instructions for a Light and Sound Machine

Austria | 2005 | 17:00
Director: Peter Tscherkassky
 
4

Director's Choice Award

The Legend of Black Tom

United States | 2005 | 16:00
Director: Deron Albright
 
3

Director's Choice Award

Grand Luncheonette

United States | 2005 | 4:30
Director: Peter Sillen
 
2

Audience Choice Award

The Mantis Parable

United States | Feb 2005 | 8:00
Director: Josh Staub
Image from The Mantis Parable
 
15

Elephant Boy

United Kingdom | 2005 | 26:00
Director: Rene Mohandas
A true story about a remarkable beggar boy who is inspired by a vision to escape the harsh streets of Mumbai.
Image from Elephant Boy
 
3

Grand Luncheonette

United States | 2005 | 4:30
Director: Peter Sillen
Documentary of the last days of one of 42nd Street's unforgettable hot dog lunch counters. Its closing marks the final stage of the much publicizied g...
 
2

Instructions for a Light and Sound Machine

Austria | 2005 | 17:00
Director: Peter Tscherkassky
An attempt to transform a Roman western into a Greek tragedy.
 
4

The Legend of Black Tom

United States | 2005 | 16:00
Director: Deron Albright
On December 18, 1810, Tom Molineaux, a freed American slave, fought for the bare-knuckle boxing championship against renowned British champion Tom Cri...
 
3

Lot 63, Grave C

United States | 2006 | 10:00
Director: Sam Green
Who was Meredith Hunter? In some ways, his death summoned the end of an era, yet at the same time he was forgotten as an individual.
 
3

The Mantis Parable

United States | Feb 2005 | 8:00
Director: Josh Staub
The charming tale of a humble caterpillar trapped in a bug collector's jar and in need of a helping hand.
Image from The Mantis Parable
 
15

Phantom Limb

United States | 2006 | 28:00
Director: Jay Rosenblatt
The death of Jay Rosenblatt’s 7-year-old brother when Rosenblatt was 9 remains a painful and haunting memory. His parents did not know how to cope wit...
 
2
Short film types screened
Fiction / Live action
Animation
Documentary
Experimental
Music video
Competition and rewards
International competition
No cash awards
No screening fees
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Jersey City, New Jersey

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